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City of New York: Did you know that NYC's City Hall is one of the oldest continuously used City Halls in the nation that still houses its original governmental functions?

City of New York: Get a Coney Island Fun Map at http://www.coneyislandfunguide.com for updated information about surrounding attractions.

City of New York: After a three-year renovation and expansion that nearly doubled its previous size, the City-owned Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria, Queens reopened on January 2011.

City of New York: The Museum is the only cultural institution in the United States dedicated to the exploration and interpretation of film, television, and digital media.

City of New York: In 2005, the upgraded St. George Ferry Terminal was unveiled. The renovation included a new steel and glass design and added an 18,000 square foot garden of local plants on the roof.

City of New York: The St. George Ferry Terminal offers 29,000 square feet of retail space, presenting an opportunity for retailers to serve area residents and the thousands of visitors that pass through the terminal.

City of New York: Did you know? The original Staten Island ferries were painted white, but were changed to orange for better visibility in the rain and fog.

City of New York: In order to decide who would design the Park, the Central Park Commission held the country’s first landscape design contest. The ‘Greensward Plan,’ by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux won.

City of New York: Did you know? The Park got its initial start in 1853, but the Central Park was not officially opened until the winter of 1859.

City of New York: Did you know? This is known as the site of failed peace talks in 1776 between Benjamin Franklin, John Adams and Edward Rutledge of the Continental Army and the British to avert the Revolutionary War.

City of New York: Did you know? Located on the intersection of Flatbush Ave and Eastern Parkway, the Central Library has an entryway 50-feet tall, and has over a million books, magazines, and multimedia materials.

City of New York: Union Square Partnership, along with Big Onion Walking Tours offers a free, 90-minute walking tour Saturdays at 2PM. Meet at the Abraham Lincoln Statue along the 16th Street transverse!

City of New York: Want a great view of the Statue of Liberty without having to get on a boat? The Louis Valentino Jr. Park has one of the best views you can get!

City of New York: Sweeping skyline views and waterfront tranquility draw visitors to this Red Hook retreat all year long, while free kayaking and outdoor films make it a bona fide summer hotspot.

City of New York: One of Brooklyn’s premier economic engines since 1801, the Brooklyn Navy Yard is now home to BLDG 92, a fascinating exhibition space and visitor’s center that pays tribute to the Yard’s history.

City of New York: The Williamsburg Bridge was the first bridge with all-steel towers. The 310-foot steel towers support four cables, each measuring 18 inches in diameter and weighing 4,344 tons!

City of New York: Eight enormous marble sculptures flank each of the main entrances and a frieze depicting heroic figures hard at work are the highlights of the building, which opened in 1934.

City of New York: Thanks for being one of the 238,500 people who use the Willy B every day!

City of New York: In the 1998 remake of Godzilla, Nick and the team discover that Godzilla has made his nest inside Madison Square Garden (MSG).

City of New York: One of the filming locations for cult classic American Psycho (2000)

City of New York: Before it was converted to a theater in 1911, the Winter Garden Theatre served as a horse exchange. Photo credit: Northfoto / Shutterstock.com

City of New York: Freshkills Park will be 2,200 acres which will be almost 3 times the size of Central Park and the largest park developed in NYC in over 100 years. The site used to be the world's largest landfill.

City of New York: The 1873 Italianate structure is the earliest known concrete building in NYC. Once part of a 5-acre factory complex that manufactured the product from which it was made: Beton Coignet.

City of New York: Did you know? Angela Lansbury opened the show Mame on the stage of the Winter Garden in the 1960’s and credits that production with her first real introduction to stardom.

City of New York: The Sung Harbor iron fence runs 1/3 mile along Richmond Terrace and was built to prevent residents of Snug Harbor, originally a home for retired seamen, from taking “unauthorized excursions.”

City of New York: Did you know? The Sailor's Snug Harbor fence, completed in 1845, was designed by Frederick Diaper, who used the Cumberland Gates in Hyde Park, London, as his inspiration.

City of New York: The John J. Marchi is named for the New York State Senator who served in a variety of Senate and other community leadership roles. The Marchi was the 1st SI Ferry to set sail after Hurricane Sandy.

City of New York: Free tours and events are held from April to November each year. Make your reservation here: http://on.nyc.gov/TvooWt Leggi tutto.

City of New York: The majestic Greek Revival buildings adorning this campus were built between 1831 and 1880 as dormitories for retired sailors, who were housed here until 1976.